Monday, June 23, 2008

SOLIDARITY AND STABILITY CRUCIAL IN TIME OF CRISES

Malaysia is currently facing severe challenges from the global fuel and food crisis and economic uncertainties. Hence, it is crucial to sustain the solidarity and stability of the Federal Government led by our Prime Minister to overcome these challenges and to implement reforms.

Gerakan is surprised by the announcement by SAPP President Dato' Yong Teck Lee to table a vote of no confidence against the Prime Minister. Gerakan feels that such a drastic political move will only add to the uncertainty, disrupting efforts in reforms.

I can still remember Yong announcing in mid May a deadline of August for the Prime Minister and Federal Government to address the grievances of the Sabah people.

It is now only mid June. Yong doesn't seem to give the Prime Minister and the Federal Government enough time and chance to make changes, overcome problems and address the issues concerned.

These issues should have been deliberated more thoroughly and sentiments expressed more clearly within the Barisan Nasional Supreme Council and through other existing channels of communication.

Forcing a vote of confidence in this manner is not positive and constructive. Gerakan therefore will not support such a move

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